My 1985 peugeot elan. My first real bike as a kid. Been hanging up in the garage for twenty years. Resurrected this summer. Had to redish and respace the rear wheel.

The thing i don't get is for a grand you'll get a decent mens hardtail but an average wsd hardtail.

evermore

fair point.

this one is…

http://www.burls.co.uk/albike.php

What about burls? Have a look at the reviews section for a couple of example frames.

It's been snowing for the last couple of hours in south Staffordshire

I got stans arch 29er on stans ztr hubs from justridingalong very light and decent price.

thanks for your help. I'll check with the wife and head on over to minx.

Wife doesn't like separate liner. Dunno why…

I'm waiting to see what the 29er looks like. I can't afford a niner air 9 carbon so this could be just the job.

I just got one of those Cnoc's for my 3 year old. Why do you want to change the freewheel?

these might work

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/platypus-patch/COREECBC7706

The forks are cheap superstar carbon ones. It does seem to float down sections of single track that I ride on a rigid 26er. The bigger wheels really do same to be advantageous. Plus I like the immediacy of the power transfer.

mines a 19.5", I'm 5'11".

I've gone the other way. Full suss to rigid single speed. The biggest thing for me was the inefficiency of the suspension. Put you foot on the pedal on a rigid SS and the bike moves. Do the same on a front or full suss and the suspension will compress before the bike moves. I guess I like the immediacy of the power transfer.

10.3kg

I'm still waiting for mine, ordered last friday. :(

How long did it take for you to yours?

definately the lezyne alloy drive mini[/url]

My old Peugeot Elan 24 years old and currently being restored into a fixed wheel.

anyone had any problems with their headset creaking?

cheers Davy. Thats the kind of response I was looking for.

I guess thats why they offer a 10 year guarantee

Are they worth 90-100 quid though.

convince me. I'm not paying 100 quid for a name.

So far I've heard that they last a long time.

Is there anything comparable?

fair point, but I'm too busy riding to be weeding.

what's wrong with my washing?

Kingtut,

I'll give you the headset and Superstar logo
Headset suggestions?

The middleburn cranks are some of the lightest you can get.
The bar ends are are the most comfortable I've found.

And I like the on-one saddle, but I might change it anyway.

Don't forget that Islabikes do trade in against your next bike.

Asitis,

How long is the tape from convertape I'm assuming it's 100mm wide?

Eastridge

Hopton Woods

Cannock Chase[/url]

Long Mynd

That should keep you going. All easily within an hour of telford.

To be honest you'll gain no advantage in racing on or off road. It's pure vanity unless you regularly receive deep tissue sports massage, then I would seriously recommend it.

have a read here

what about texting? I've heard there is no qwerty keyboard? Also I've heard complaint about the quality of sound thru the earpiece while making calls?

50mm is what OnOne say the Scandal is designed for, no other reason.

I'm gonna put middleburn rs8 on.

thanks guys.

I think the rebas are the best bet too. Although the DT forks do like the business.

I also think the Arch Rims on Hope hubs is also the way to go.

I've got a tricross sport. 10.6kg. 50 mile comute. Great bike no probs.

I got a specialized tricross sport thru halfrauds C2W last year no problems

I had a similar problem. I used a dremel to cut a small slot in the top and used a flat screwdriver.

worked a treat.

used. I'm thinking of selling.

I actually started my solo on a Specialized Epic and ditched it for my rigid Scandal 29er after the first lap. I felt like it wasn't very efficient with all that suspension. The bigger tyres definately helped on the muddy bits along with the gears and big wheels I could just winch myself through the mud.